Why families love Partou Nurseries

L G

5 stars

14 July 2026

Our experience with this nursery has been absolutely wonderful. The staff are incredibly friendly, caring, and sweet with the children, creating a warm and welcoming environment. One of our preferred features is the big outdoor space, which gives the kids plenty of room to explore, play, and burn of…

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Becky C

5 stars

14 July 2026

Absolutely fantastic nursery! My little one has been going since February 2025 when he was 17 months old. As a nervous first time parent the staff couldn’t have done anymore to put us at ease. As a parent to a child with complex medical and educational needs, childcare was a concern for us. All the s…

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Ellie H

5 stars

09 July 2026

My son has been going to Tiny Teapots for nearly a year and he absolutely loves it. The staff are particularly engaging and attentive; you can tell they really love what they do. The manager is so lovely and so passionate about early years care. They provide a variety of nutritious meals on a rollin…

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K S

5 stars

09 July 2026

We’ve been sending our daughter to Children’s House since 2024, and our son has been attending for a few months now, and I would highly recommend it to anyone (and have done so!). The care our children have received is amazing, and the staff go above and beyond to help. There’s a lovely mix between g…

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Helen F

5 stars

08 July 2026

Kids Corner truly feels like a home from home. I have complete reassurance knowing my child is cared for just as well as I look after them myself. Their confidence, social skills and overall development has come on in leaps and bounds. As a mother of a child with additional needs, it means so much to…

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Chloe S

5 stars

07 July 2026

Both of my children have attended Ladybirds and have thrived there. What makes it so special is the kindness, compassion and care given by the staff towards the children. It is obvious that this is more than just a job for them, they genuinely care about the children that they look after. The activi…

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Kirsty N

5 stars

07 July 2026

We’ve been part of this nursery for the last five years, with both of our boys attending, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. What really makes this nursery special is the staff. Every single member of the team, from the manager and key workers to the cook, genuinely cares ab…

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Erida A

4 stars

07 July 2026

Both my children have attended Children’s House from when they were babies to now my youngest in preschool and as a family we have really loved our time here. All the staff led by Kelli are really lovely, caring and supportive. There is a family feel to the nursery and it is a great environment to …

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R M

5 stars

06 July 2026

I am pleased with the staff at Safehands day nursey ,they are very patient with my child and they always update me on everything.my daughter have improved so much on her speech .l will always recommend this nursery my daughter is having enough time to play,learn .

B M

5 stars

06 July 2026

Both my children have attended Woodlands House and have absolutely thrived here, my little girl attends currently and is due to start in the Toddler room. She was very unsure to begin with but it didn’t take her long to settle as the girls in the Baby room are absolutely amazing and go above & beyond…

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Emily O

5 stars

06 July 2026

Our son has been going to this nursery since he was 1 years old, and he has loved it! He will soon be leaving for school and as much as this next step in his development is exciting we will be very sad to leave this nursery, and we will miss everyone very much. He has formed lovely bonds with the st…

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L C

5 stars

06 July 2026

Our daughter started at Safehands in the baby room in April. She is so happy and settled there, thanks to the amazing staff who show genuine care and impressive creativity with their messy play ideas! Great outdoor space too, and sometimes the children even get the opportunity to go for walks to near…

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V D

4 stars

03 July 2026

My child has developed positively whilst attending Safehands. The enthusiastic staff have been key to his development and the indoor and outdoor facilities are fantastic in giving the children ample space to explore.

A M

5 stars

03 July 2026

Nursery lane team has been amazing with my son, all her workers have been great with him, initially when he started he found it difficult setting in however the team did such an amazing job of making him feel comfortable and involved. I am so happy that my son has loved his time at the nursery. Thank…

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Why choose Partou?

Turning wonder into learning is at the heart of everything we do. We nurture those everyday moments of wonder and curiosity to encourage children to grow in confidence and thrive in their own brilliantly unique way.

As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are.

Our play-based curriculum focuses on the Early Years Foundation Stage, preparing children for school through exploration, creativity and social development.

Partou operates over 110 nurseries across England, providing Ofsted-registered childcare for babies, toddlers and pre-school children aged 0-5.

Our nurseries offer flexible sessions including full days, half days and term-time only options, with funded places available for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds.

Search above to find your nearest Partou nursery by postcode, town or city. Each nursery page includes opening hours, fees, current availability and Ofsted ratings so you can make a fully informed decision about this important first step on your child’s early years educational journey.

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Top tips for making the most of your nursery visit

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